Upcoming Events Sponsored by Strategic Exceptions

3rd Annual IL MBDA BUSINESS CENTER SUMMIT

March 12, 2025 - March 13, 2025
Malcolm X College
1900 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612 United States

For sponsorship information, email us at:  info@strategicexceptions.com

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Master the Art of Grant Writing: Strategies for Success

October 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
BMO
500 Half Day Road
Buffalo Grove, 60089 United States

To Register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastering-the-art-of-grant-writing-strategies-for-success-tickets-1021747553437

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2024: 2nd Annual Lewis Simmons Foundation Community Building Classic

September 20 @ 1:00 pm
Orchard Valley Golf Course
2411 West Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506 United States
$200

Join us for a day of giving back and networking at COMMUNITY BUILDING CLASSIC! Enjoy a day on the green as you make a difference while forging long-lasting business connections…

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Labor and Employment Law Basics Workshop

April 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom
$10.99 – $39.99

With labor and employment law changes escalating, join us for a refresh and primer on US labor and employment law basics that all employers should know. Barnes & Thornburg’s Labor…

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2024 CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS SUMMIT

February 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency (IL MBDA) Business Center for our 2024 CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS SUMMIT We will bring together minority businesses and corporations & government contract holders…

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Creating Impact Community and Legacy Virtual Workshop

December 12, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$20.00

This workshop is to help new or existing business owners discover the POWER of small businesses as we delve into their remarkable impact on communities and the lasting legacies they…

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2023: BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING GOLF OUTING

September 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Highlands of Elgin
875 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123 United States
$75 – $175

Join us for a day of giving back and networking at BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING GOLF-OUTING! We are bringing together business and community for a day of giving back and…

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2023 Illinois MBDA Business & Entrepreneur Summit at Elgin Community College

August 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Drive Building E, Room: E125/Seigle Auditorium
Elgin, IL 60612
$29.99

Join the Illinois Minority Business Development Agency (IL MBDA) Business Center Business & Entrepreneur Event at Elgin Community College At the Business & Entrepreneur Summit, you’ll have the opportunity to…

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The Friendship Talk

August 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gabriela Reyna
1 East Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505 United States
$39.99

The Friendship Talk: Healing our brokenness and clearing a path to hearts open to love and relationships Join us for an inspiring evening of connection and empowerment at The Friendship…

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Tax Strategies and Financial Readiness Webinar

July 27, 2023 @ 12:00 am
$10.00

This Business Essentials workshop is to help new or existing business owners better understand tax strategies and financial readiness. Discover valuable insights and practical tips for optimizing your financial situation,…

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In Person Informational Resource Fair

In-Person: Informational Resource Fair for Business Owners

April 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am
Free

We’re so proud to be part of hosting the very FIRST Resources Fair on April 25, 2022. In partnership with Senator Karina Villa and the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber, the…

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Trailblazing Women in Our Community

March 26, 2022

Our CEO, Terrie Simmons, was so honored and excited to participate in this event alongside Congressman Foster, and these other wonderful guests🙏! She’s humbled to be considered a ‘Trailblazer’ in…

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2021 Woodforest Foundry Kickoff

December 2, 2021

Our 2021 Woodforest Foundry Kickoff was a huge success! Relive this great session and hear from seasoned entrepreneurs who shared their success stories and helped registrants to learn how to…

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